new ford chassis coming???
was told on dealer lot that the ford chassis is being replaced with the transit.anyone know anything about this? like when will it take place and can I expect more front comfort and maybe better milea...
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Dakzuki wrote:pnichols wrote:RobertRyan wrote:
Really? is that the reason they sell it as a Class A, Class C?
I'll bet you can't explain how - engineering wise - a 188 HP diesel Sprinter engine can be anywhere near adequate to do that properly.
Remember ... people don't always know what they're buying, so the "good enough" way to do something often wins out over the "really right" way to do something. No way am I going to own a motorhome that weighs - plus anything it's towing - 12,000 on up pounds with only a 188 HP engine in it. I wouldn't do that disservice to the vehicles traveling behind me.
I do just fine with my 188HP Sprinter. It is equal in performance to my 460 powered E350 based RV that it replaced. I regularly transit the mountains with it (I live next to them). I am nowhere near being a road hazard even when towing. I am running about mid pack speed with cars (that have a higher speed limit) overtaking me and me overtaking the tractor trailers. I ran the Utah 12 hogsback a while back (with the toad) and went just as fast as I cared to on that road. That engine gearbox combination seems to work really well....and I don't have to put up with an engine in the cab with me.
Thanks, that is one reason , so may companies are offering it as a Class C offering. Now the Transit and its low GVWR/GCVWR has the same problem it has traditionally had outside the NA, not that suitable as a good Class C,, Class B yes
